Henry found work in a bookstore after he finished middle school. He wouldn’t do anything but wanted to get rich. Mr King thought he was too lazy and was going to send him away. Henry was afraid and had to work hard.

    It was a cold morning. It was snowing and there was thin ice on the streets. Few people went to buy the books and the young man had nothing to do. He hated to read, so he watched the traffic. Suddenly he saw a bag fall off a truck and it landed by the other side of the street.

    “It must be full of expensive things, ”Henry said to himself. “I have to get it, or others will take it away. ”

    He went out of the shop and ran across the street. A driver saw him and began to whistle (鸣笛), but he didn’t hear it and went on running. The man drove aside, hit a big tree and was hurt in the accident. Two weeks later Henry was taken to court (法庭). A judge asked if he heard the whistle when he was running across the street. He said that something was wrong with his ears and he could hear nothing.

    “But you’ve heard me this time.”said the judge.

    “Oh, I’m sorry. Now I can hear with one ear.”

    “Cover the ear with your hand and listen to me with your deaf (聋的)one. Well, can you hear me? ”

    “No, I can’t. sir.”

What was Mr. King? (   )

 A. a driver                  B. a doctor          C. a policeman                D. a shopkeeper

Why did Mr. King want to send Henry away? (   )

A. Because Henry was too lazy.           B. Because Henry hoped to be rich.

C. Because Henry finished middle school.   D. Because Henry sold few books.

Why did Henry say that he was deaf? (   )

A. He wanted to have a joke with the judge.    B. He wanted to get the judge’s help

C. He wanted to find another piece of work    D. He didn’t want to pay for the accident.

When my oldest son was in high school, he planned to attend a Christian contemporary concert with the youth group from our church. To my    36  , Aaron invited me to go along.  I    37   accepted; however, by the time the date of the concert arrived, my youngest son had been ill, and I was    38  about him. My husband    39   me to attend the concert, promising he would take care of our youngest. I hesitated.
Finally, it    40   me. Aaron was sixteen years old. How many    41   would I have to do something fun with him    42   he went away to college? And how many youth actually    43    their mothers to attend a concert with them that was clearly for  teens?  The    44   was made. I would not miss this opportunity.
At the concert, I sat with Aaron in the third row, stuffing (填塞) cotton in my ears to block out the    45  , ear-splitting music of the first performer. I stood when the kids stood, clapped when they clapped, and never let anyone know how    46   I was to feel  the  floor  vibrate (震动) beneath my feet. Aaron and his friends were    47   at my enthusiasm.
By the time we left the concert, my ears were ringing, but it quickly passed.    48   did my son's teenage years.    49   he was in college and away from home. I missed him more than I could say. On days when I was especially    50   for his ready smile and his teasing manner, I would think back to the concert we attended and be thankful once again  that  I  didn't    51   an opportunity to spend time with my son.
Aaron is now grown and has a family of his own, but we are still very    52  . Some days he calls just to    53   and tell me about his day. I drop everything and    54  the moment, knowing these times too shall    55  .

【小题1】
A.amazementB.agreementC.argumentD.disappointment
【小题2】
A.hardlyB.suddenlyC.readilyD.rapidly
【小题3】
A.crazyB.mercifulC.patient D.concerned
【小题4】
A.preventedB.encouragedC.stoppedD.refused
【小题5】
A.determinedB.hit C.controlledD.annoyed
【小题6】
A.opportunitiesB.yearsC.festivals D.moments
【小题7】
A.afterB.since C.whenD.before
【小题8】
A.invitedB.advisedC.allowedD.promised
【小题9】
A.invitationB.designC.demandD.decision
【小题10】
A.sillyB.pleasantC.loudD.sweet
【小题11】
A.excitedB.nervous C.curiousD.surprised
【小题12】
A.puzzledB.annoyedC.amusedD.disappointed
【小题13】
A.SuchB.NeitherC.SoD.Either
【小题14】
A.In no timeB.In timeC.At a timeD.At the time
【小题15】
A.tiredB.worriedC.upsetD.lonely
【小题16】 A. have           B. miss         C. obtain           D. grasp  
【小题17】
A.closeB.openC.youngD.positive
【小题18】
A.talkB.speakC.chatD.communicate
【小题19】
A.waitB.spendC.listen D.enjoy
【小题20】
A.passB.gainC.loseD.keep

 

The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.

     I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.

    In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.

     American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.

     However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.

     On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.

1. From the first paragraph we can know that ____.

     A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere

B. most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music

C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States

D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills

2. What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?

A. American novels.        B. Hollywood movies.

     C. McDonald’s.            D. American music.

3. Why does the author think that McDonald’s is not as successful as it is in other countries?

A. Its fast food contains too much fat.

B. He thinks it is unhealthy.   

C. Spanish people seldom eat out.

D. Spanish adults don’t like its fast food.

4. What do you think Spanish tapas might be?

     A. The name of a drink.      B. The name of a restaurant.

C. A clothing brand.         D. A certain kind of food.

 

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第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

I was working in a store three years ago. I remember one girl who started   36   there a few months after me. I remember always meeting her. I don’t know   37   but for a strange reason we would never talk. We would just see each other and smile.

She would    38   smile in a really happy way until one day when we got to work in the    39   department again. She    40   as if she was the happiest girl in the world. But I had a strange feeling. So I went up to her and asked,“What’s wrong with you?”She answered, “Why?”I said,“I could feel you’re very   41   today and you’re trying to hide it.”

She was shocked(震惊的) as if I had    42   her deepest secret, so we started    43 .

She told me why she was feeling like that and why she was    44   to hide it and we had a good time together. Time    45   and we became good friends. She’d always tell me I had changed her    46   in so many ways, but I could not    47   how it had happened. I would just smile, not understanding what she    48   by that.

Today this girl is one of my best    49  . I really don’t know what I would do    50  

her. She has been there for me in every possible way a friend could be.

I guess what I’m trying to say is you     51    know when you’re helping yourself. I

52   this girl never knowing that at the same time I was helping myself by finding a(n)

53    friend.

So the next time you see a    54   and he looks as if he needs    55   who will listen to him, listen to what he has to say. You never know, you might just end up helping yourself.

36.A.playing                   B.learning                  C.working                  D.living

37.A.why                       B.when                      C.where                     D.how

38.A.secretly                  B.hardly                    C.perhaps                   D.always

39.A.great                      B.same                      C.modern                   D.small

40.A.shouted                  B.cried                      C.spoke                     D.smiled

41.A.happy                     B.angry                            C.proud                     D.sad

42.A.kept                       B.told                        C.discovered                     D.watched

43.A.talking                   B.quarrelling              C.discussing               D.arguing

44.A.planning                 B.trying                     C.refusing                  D.failing

45.A.went off                 B.went by                  C.went up                  D.went down

46.A.life                        B.hobby                     C.habit                      D.manner

47.A.introduce                B.promise                  C.suggest                   D.imagine

48.A.meant                     B.wanted                   C.offered                   D.received

49.A.classmates               B.sisters                     C.friends                    D.workers

50.A.with                       B.without                   C.through                  D.besides

51.A.often                      B.sometimes               C.forever                   D.never

52.A.helped                    B.accepted                 C.recognized              D.praised

53.A.kind                       B.rich                        C.true                        D.honest

54.A.student                   B.stranger                  C.manager                 D.listener

55.A.someone                 B.anyone                   C.none                       D.everyone

 

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